Clinical characteristics of malignant germ cell tumors in adolescents: A multicenter 10‐year retrospective study in Beijing
Qian Zhao,
Miao Li,
Qing Sun
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundThe aim of this study was to review clinical features of adolescent malignant germ cell tumors (MGCTs) in Beijing and analyze the peculiar characteristics of this age group.MethodsClinical characteristics, pathological presentations, and survival outcomes of 34 patients were analyzed retrospectively.ResultsOf 34 patients, 12 girls and 22 boys, 18 (52.9%) had an extra‐cranial tumor, including one testicular tumor, five ovarian tumors, one sacrococcygeal tumor, and 11 mediastinal tumors. Histologically… Show more
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